Solitary Beasts
Unlike common hippos, pygmy hippos are loners by nature. In the wild, they’re either solitary or at most living in pairs. They’re also nocturnal and will spend much of their time hiding in the river, making it even harder for people to encounter them. They are, however, much less likely to get aggressive with another member of their species—a common occurrence for male common hippos fighting over territory or a potential mate.
